Orange County EMT Paramedic Program

Mission Statement:
To provide the highest level of Emergency Medical Training and Education to persons seeking Employment, Career Development, or Personal Development in the Pre-Hospital setting, by exceeding National Standards and staying at the forefront of EMS Education.

Vision Statement:
Through Commitment, Dedication, and Perseverance, we will become a nationally recognized Emergency Medical Training Program that specializes in all EMS certifications at the State and National levels, while always maintaining excellence within our program.

Training Center
26489 Rancho Parkway South
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 421-3958,
Website: www.ocemt.edu
Email: courseinfo@ocemt.edu

Program Director
Corey Gremel: Chief Administrative Officer
Anaheim Fire and Rescue: Captain/Paramedic
Phone: (714) 717-4927
Email: cgremel@ocemt.edu

Clinical Coordinator
Andrew Kilian: Chief Operating Officer
Anaheim Fire and Rescue: Engineer/Paramedic/ Hazardous Materials Specialist
Phone: (949) 291-3887
Email: akilian@ocemt.edu

Medical Director
Wendy Ruggeri: Medical Doctor
Email: wruggeri@ocemt.edu

Administrative Assistant
Lynn Barr
Phone: (949) 421-3958
Email: lbarr@ocemt.edu

Lead Instructor
Bryan Carter: Lead/Master Instructor
Newport Beach Fire Department: Firefighter/Paramedic
Email: bcarter@ocemt.edu

Assistant Instructor
Peter Trapani: Assistant Instructor
Orange County Fire Authority: Firefighter/Paramedic
Email: ptrapani@ocemt.edu

Assistant Instructor
Lauren Lee: Assistant Instructor
Newport Beach Fire Department: EMS Educator
Nationally Accredited Educational Institution

Council on Occupational Education (COE)
7840 Roswell Road, Building, Suite 325
Atlanta, Georgia 30350
Phone: (800) 396-3790
Website: www.council.org

Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education
2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Suite 400
West Sacramento, CA 95798
Phone: (888) 370- 7589
Website: www.bppe.ca.gov

State of California Continuing Education Provider
California Emergency Medical Services
Continuing Education Provider Number: 30-0111
10901 Gold Center Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: (916) 322-4336
Website: www.emsa.ca.gov/

County of Orange License to Operate
Orange County Emergency Medical Services
405 W. Fifth Street, Suite 301A
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 834-3500
Website: www.healthdisasteroc.org/ems/

County of Los Angeles License to Operate
Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services
10100 Pioneer Blvd, Suite 200
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Phone: (562) 347-1500
Website: www.dhs.lacounty.gov

Bureau For Private Post-Secondary Education
Approval means the institution has been approved to operate and that approval means compliance with
state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Act of 2009.

CoAEMSP: Letter Of Review
The Orange County EMT Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation Standards through the Letter
of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT’s Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.

To Contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
www.coaemsp.org

Clinical Internship Sites

University of California Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
1201 West La Veta
Orange, CA 92868

West Anaheim Medical Center (Prime Healthcare)
3033 West Orange Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804

Orange County Global
1001 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Field Internship/Capstone Sites

Anaheim Fire Department
201 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805

Compton Fire Department
205 S Willowbrook Ave
Compton, CA 90220

Huntington Beach Fire Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Newport Beach Fire Department
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Orange City Fire Department
176 South Grand St.
Orange, CA 92866

Orange County Fire Authority
1 Fire Authority Drive
Irvine, CA 92602

Riverside City Fire Department
3401 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92501

Riverside County Fire Department
16902 Bundy Ave
Riverside, CA 92518

Paramedic Program Fees

Application Fee: $50.00

Enrollment Fee: $2500.00

Tuition: $10,000.00

Required Course Materials

Textbook: $300.00

Textbooks, optional: $170.00

FISDAP: Electronic Skills Database and Testing Fees: $125.00

Clinical equipment: Stethoscope/Goggles: $50- $200

Uniform: 511 Pants/Polo, optional boots and belt: $120- $300

Post Course Fees: Required for Certification/Licensure

National Registry Practical Exam: $225.00

National Registry written exam application fee: $225.00

State of California Paramedic Licensing Fee: $110.00

Live Scan: $70- $125

Estimated Cost: $12,000.00

Payment Plans
Payment Plans require the Enrollment Fee of $2,500.00 to be paid in full two weeks after acceptance into the Program. Students will then have (3) installments of $2,525.00 due on the first day of each month following the start date of the course, for 3 consecutive months. There is a $50.00 enrollment fee for all payment plans. Refer to Financial Contract for more options.

Course Description
This comprehensive Paramedic Program meets the standards of Title 22, from the California Code of
Regulations, derived from the current National Standard Curriculum and formulated by the U.S.
Department of Transportation. The Program is full-time lasting 6 months in duration and consists of the following components: Didactic, Skills Labs, Clinical Internship, Field Experience, and Capstone Field Internship. Upon completion of the Program, a Course Completion Certificate is issued allowing students to apply for the National Registry Exam and then Licensure.

Required Course Documents
“As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment
agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be
provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.”

Certificate Program
The Paramedic Course offered by OCEMT is for certificate only. A course completion certificate shall be issued that meets the criteria of California EMS, Orange County EMS, National Registry of EMT, and is drawn from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Upon successful completion of our 1368 hour Paramedic course, students who achieve a minimum of 80% on all exams, successfully complete their hospital clinical and field internship will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam. We do not offer licensure or a degree for this course.

Minimum Course Expectations
“To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.”

Contact Hours for Program Completion:
1. Didactic Lecture: 344 hours

2. Skills Labs: 184 hours

3. Hospital Clinical: 168 hours

4. Field Experience: (1) 24 hour shift

5. Field Internship: 384 Hours (16 Shifts)

6.Capstone Field internship: 192 Hours (8 Shifts)

Total: 1296 Course Hours

Program Objectives
1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of paramedics in the health care system

2. Demonstrate the level of professionalism expected of paramedics

3. Perform the duties of a paramedic while ensuring the safety and wellness to yourself and others

4. Operate within the Scope of Practice and Standard of Care of a paramedic including medical,
legal and ethical issues

5. Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life-span development, and therapeutic
communications to the assessment and management of patients

6. Identify the need to perform immediate lifesaving interventions to manage a patient’s airway,
breathing, and circulation

7. Assess and formulate treatment plans within the Paramedic Scope of Practice for patients of all
ages, to include Medical and Traumatic Emergencies

8. Apply principles of emergency medical services operations, including considerations in
ambulance and air medical transportation, multiple casualty incidents, gaining access to and
extricating patients, hazardous materials incidents, and responding to WMD incidents.

Course Progression
Students will progress through the Program by completing lecture, lab and clinical internships. The
objectives for each course are explained in the syllabi for each course. Students are required to read the syllabus for each of the classes they are enrolled in. Students advance in the Hospital and Field Clinical program by meeting skill and assessment objectives along with affective behavior objectives outlined in the course syllabus. A minimum number of hours are required in various clinical settings as well as minimum skill competencies.

Program Completion Requirements

1. The Paramedic Program is comprised of 17 individual courses that must be completed in
sequence to complete the Program.

2. Students must Pass each Course by achieving the minimum score for each Unit Exam,
completing all E-Book Quizzes, and “Pass” the Skills Lab, to move on to the next course.

3. Upon Completion of Courses 1-6, students will take a cumulative Final Exam consisting of 3
sections. Students must achieve the following scores in each section to move on to the Clinical
Internship:

A) Final Exam: 73% or above

B) Written Treatment Plans: Must Meet Expectations

C) EKG Competency: 80% or above

D) NREMT Psychomotor Exam: Pass/Fail

4. Students must complete the Clinical Internship with a “Pass” or Meets Expectations on their final
evaluation completed by their Clinical Preceptor, Program Clinical Coordinator, Program Director,
and Program Medical Director. Students who complete this course will continue in the Program to
the Field Experience.

5. Students who complete the Field Experience Course, will proceed to the Field Internship
Shifts 1-16

6. Capstone Field Internship:
Shifts 17-24

7. Students must complete the Capstone Field Internship with a “Pass” or Meets Expectations on
their final evaluation completed by their Field Preceptors, Program Clinical Coordinator, Program
Director, and Program Medical Director. Students must also complete all of the objectives listed
in the Capstone Field Internship Syllabus to complete course. Students that are successful will
continue in the program to the last course in the Program titled “Licensure.”

8. Upon Completion of the Capstone Internships, students must successfully pass the following
Terminal Competency Tests

A) Summative Exam: 100 Questions
Minimum Score: 73%

B) NREMT Psychomotor Exam
Pass/Fail

C) Affective Domain Evaluation
Pass/Fail

9. Upon completion of all sections, students will be eligible to take the NREMT Exam and apply for
licensure. Students completing this course will graduate the Program and will achieve a Course Completion Certificate.

Entrance Requirements

1. Student must be a minimum of 18 years old and possess a High School Diploma, GED, and or
equivalent.

2. Applicant must possess a current State of California EMT Basic, or EMT Intermediate license
issued by a State EMS Agency, or the California Fire Marshal’s Office, or the NREMT.

3. Applicant must have a current BLS for Healthcare Provider card issued through the American Heart Association.

4. Applicant must have completed an Anatomy/Pathophysiology (Individual or Combined) or have taken a Paramedic Preparation course from an accredited institution that includes it .

5. Applicant must have a minimum of 1000 hours of part-time or full-time experience as an EMT prior to the application deadline. Verification must be in writing from a supervisor or Department Head, on official letterhead. Time may be served as a reserve and or Volunteer Firefighter and the Administration reserves the right to accept qualified candidates given sufficient work history in a related field.

6. Applicant must complete a Pre-Entrance Medical exam within six months of starting the course. This form must be completed and signed by a physician.

7. Applicants must have all vaccinations listed prior to starting their clinical internship and provide proof of their completed HBV series & titer at the time of application.

8. Applicants must complete a background history prior to entering the program. This does not include the DOJ Live Scan.

9. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from their current supervisor at their place of employment and one from an additional reference.

10. Applicants must submit the completed application with all supporting documents prior to moving on to the selection process.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

1. Paramedic Preparatory Course from an Accredited Institution

2. EKG Course from an Accredited Institution (College, University, Post-Secondary)

3. American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

4. American Heart Association: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Selection Process

1. Complete Application: $50.00 Fee

2. Schedule and take Fisdap Entrance Exam

3. Scheduled Interview with the Program Staff:

A) Questions to include: work experience, preparation, and EMT knowledge

B) Manipulative Skills Evaluation: Patient/Trauma Assessment and Random EMT Skills

5. Closing Statement

6. Students will be placed on an eligibility list based on their performance during the Selection
Process

7. The Administration will evaluate each candidate and reserves the right to select the most qualified
students based upon their experience and education. This applies to all candidates and those
who have experience outside of EMS, to include US Naval corpsman, DOD, and US Army
Combat Medics.

Learning Methods
The course contains 344 hours of lecture material combined with 184 hours of Skills Labs. Material is
broken down into the following five learning methods:

A) Lecture based material (Didactic)

B) Navigate Premier Online Resource (Didactic)

C) Interactive group based psychomotor skills (Skills Lab)

D) Fisdap: Paramedic Assessment Tools

E) Individually based psychomotor skills (Skills Lab)

1. E-Book Quizzes
These are completed at the end of each lesson and are found in the JBL Navigate software. Quizzes are not graded but must be completed to take the Unit Exams

2. Unit Exams
Exams are graded as a percentage and are also Pass/Fail. Students must achieve the minimum
cut score listed for each exam to progress to the next course. Students will be allowed one re-test
for a score not meeting the standard.

3. Skills Labs
Students must complete the following; Skills Labs assigned with the corresponding Didactic Courses found in the Course Catalog. Skills Labs are Pass/Fail and students must successfully complete each Lab to move forward to the next section. Skills Labs are used to train students in practical skills and ALS interventions, defined by the NREMT and local protocol. Students must Pass all Skills Labs to move on to their Clinical Internship.

4. Final Exams
Final Exams will be graded as a percentage towards the student’s overall score. Students must
receive the minimum cut score listed for the cognitive exam or will not progress in the course.
Students must also successfully pass the EKG exam with an 80% or above and receive a Meets Expectations on all written treatment plans.

Program Completion Procedure
Student must pass each course by meeting the following requirements:

1. Complete all Post-Lesson tests (Multiple Attempts allowed)

2. Highly recommended to complete all quizzes with a score of 80%

3. Complete all Skills Labs with a “Meets Expectations” (Pass/Fail)

4. Complete all Unit Exams with the minimum cut scores

5. Complete the Cumulative Final Exam with a minimum of 73%

6. Complete the Final EKG Exam with a minimum score of 80%

7. Receive a Meets Expectations on all Treatment Plans on the Final Exam

8. Pass All NREMT Psychomotor Skills

9. Complete the Clinical Internship with a “Meets Expectations” on final evaluation (Pass/Fail)

10. Complete the Field Experience Internship

11. Complete the Field Internship with a “Meets or Below Expectations” on Shift 16 Evaluation

12. Complete the Capstone Internship with a “Meets Expectations” on the Final Evaluation: Shift 24

13. Receive a “Meets Expectations” on Affective Domain Evaluations

14. Complete Course 9: Terminal Competency

A) Summative Exam

B) Psychomotor Exam

C) Affective Exam

Schedule of Total Charges
Tuition for the course is $10,000.00, which covers the entire period of attendance and is equivalent to the entire program consisting of Courses 1-9. (All Courses listed in the Course Syllabus)

Included with Tuition
1. Controlled Notes
2. Uniform: Polo, Pants, T-Shirt, Hat
3. Stethoscope
4. ICS 100 and 700
5. Clinical Internship
6. Field Internship
7. American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
8. Orange County EMS: Course Completion Certificate
9. Orange County EMS: Paramedic Accreditation
10. Riverside County EMS: Paramedic Accreditation
11. NREMT Psychomotor Exam

Required Vaccinations: TB skin test (PPD), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus (TDaP) and Seasonal Influenza

1. TB skin test (PPD)

A) Must be current within the last 6 months and kept current while enrolled.

B) Positive PPD, or history of TB requires a written chest x-ray clearance from MD within last 12 months.

2. MMR – (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

A) Must show proof of two MMR immunizations

B) Positive titers for all three (MMR)

C) If both TB Skin Test and MMR are needed, MMR must be administered with the second TB skin test

3. Varicella Series (VZV)

A) Positive titer or immunization

4. Hepatitis B Series & Titer (Quantitative)

A) No waivers or declinations will be accepted

B) Must have proof of all three shots in the series and HBV titer results

5. TDP – (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)

A) A tetanus booster within the last year, or

B) If you have not received a tetanus booster within the last two years, you MUST get a TDaP (tetanus,
diphtheria, & pertussis) vaccination.

6. Seasonal Influenza

A) Must be current each year or sign a flu declination form

B) You must have this prior to clinical rotations.

Course Language:
All students enrolling must speak English proficiently enough to have graduated from High School or to have achieved a GED. There will be no English services provided to those students who are not fluent in English; this course is instructed in ENGLISH ONLY.

Libraries and Other Learning Resources
For the purpose of instructional education for Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic the following resources will be included with the tuition of the course to assist student equipment and/or learning resources necessary to be successful for completion of our program.

Library Resources/Media Center

A) Textbook: Nancy Caroline AAOS Emergency Care in the Streets 8th Edition

B) Study Guide: Emergency Care in the Streets 8th Edition Workbook

C) American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Student Manual (CPR)

D) American Heart Association ACLS Student Manual

E) American Heart Association PALS Student Manual

F) EKG Student Books

G) Anatomy and Pathophysiology reference material

Websites and Other Resources
These websites may be used at the student’s leisure to offer further insight and possibly as resource for employment opportunities that lay ahead once course has been completed

A) National Standard Curriculum Course Outline: www.nhtsa.dot.gov

B) National Registry EMT: www.nremt.org/

C) Perfect Firefighter Candidate: www.firecareers.com

D) California EMS Agency: www.emsa.ca.gov

E) Pearson My Lab: www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/

F) Orange County EMS Agency: www.ochealthinfo.com

Articulation Agreement
Orange County EMT has an Articulation Agreement with Columbia Southern University. Students who complete the Paramedic Program through OCEMT and enroll in Columbia Southern University will receive 21 lower level semester hours in CSU’s degree programs. Note: Hours may also be divided as follows: 6 hours may be placed in the Natural Sciences and the remaining 15 hours in electives. Please refer to the university for admissions and transfer policies.

Columbia Southern University
21982 University Drive
Orangewood, Alabama 36561 Admissions: (800) 977- 8449
Website: www.columbiasouthern.edu

Policy on Transfer of Hours/Units
The transferability of credits you earn at Orange County EMT is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the Course Completion Certificate you earn thru OCEMT is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the Course Completion Certificate(s) that you earn at this institution is/are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your course work at the institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Orange County EMT’s Paramedic Program to determine if your Course Completion Certificate will transfer.

Title IV
It should be noted that Orange County EMT does not participate in Federal or State Financial Aid
Programs.

Credit by Exam
OCEMT does not offer credit by exam

Advanced Placement Services At this time we do not offer Job Placement Services to candidates that have passed this program successfully. Orange County EMT has established well-respected professional relationships with many employers throughout Orange County. It is our desire to eventually become a recruiting platform for employment within these organizations.

Housing
Orange County EMT does not offer housing and does not have dormitory facilities. The average monthly rent for an apartment in the area is $2,000.00 and. $3,200.00 for a residential home.

Visa
Orange County EMT does not admit students from other countries. It is not the responsibility of OCEMT to check the immigration status of our prospective students. A Department of Justice Background check will be performed for the EMT wishing to become licensed in Orange County in the near future. All instruction and audio/visual aids will be delivered in the English Language.

Experiential Credit
Orange County EMT does not award credit earned from another training institution and/or college or
university. The Paramedic Program is an intense, challenging course that includes protocols that are
specific to Orange County. Any previous education in Health Science or Emergency Medicine will be
beneficial to the student, however will not count as credit earned for this course.

Financial Aid
Orange County EMT does not provide financial aid programs in any way. All costs that are associated
with enrollment into our program shall be between the student and their financial institution. OCEMT does offer installment plans for approved students.

Loans
Any student obtaining a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the money’s not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.

Bankruptcy
OCEMT Corp. is financially solvent and has not filed for bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has had a petitions in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.)

Distance Education
Orange County EMT does not provide distance education.

American Disability Act
OCEMT will follow the policies of the ADA as defined through “The NREMTs Americans with Disabilities Accommodations Policy for Educators and Students.”

a) For More information: www.nremt.org under general policies, ADA policy

b) Request the ADA brochure through the Program Administrator

Student Probation Policy
Any student who receives an exam score less than 80% will be placed on academic probation for the duration of the course. Academic Probation consists of a signed document signed by both OCEMT and the student, which states the student has achieved an exam score below the minimum standard and is at risk of failing the course.

Student Attendance Policy
Students shall attend all course hours unless arrangements have previously been made through the Administration. In these cases, a maximum of 3 class sessions will be excused before a student is dropped from the course at the discretion of OCEMT.

Leave of Absence Policy
Any student who is absent for more than 3 class sessions without consent from OCEMT will be dropped from the class, or will be placed on a Leave of Absence. If placed on a Leave of Absence the student will have the option to enroll in the next course.

Student Withdrawal Procedure
Any student dropping the course must do so in writing by completing a Course Withdrawal form. The form can be accessed on our website under “Student Access” or by requesting one through the Administrative Secretary.

Dismissal Policy
Failure to abide by all local and federal laws will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. Furthermore, all Rules of conduct found under “Program Code of Conduct” shall be followed with strict adherence. Any student found cheating, under the influence of any intoxicant, displaying violent or
threatening behavior, will be dropped from the course. Any student dropped from the course for the reasons above will be refunded according to the refund policy. Failure to meet objectives stated in course achievement criteria will result in dismissal from this program. Also, any unlawful, unethical, or act seen as dishonest outside the guidelines set forth by the State of California EMS Authority or Orange County EMS may result in program expulsion.

Non- Discrimination Enrollment Procedure
OCEMT will not discriminate against enrolling a student from any gender, race, ethnicity, age, or
disability. ALL students must meet the entrance requirements and are evaluated equally through the
selection process.

Non- Discrimination Policy for Faculty
OCEMT will not discriminate against any faculty, employee, or prospective employee, based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, or disability. Faculty will be hired in accordance to the requirements listed in Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4 of the California Code of Regulations.

Student Substitution for Staff
At no time will a student be substituted for staff during the Clinical Internship, Field Experience Internship,or Capstone Field Internship.

Medical Insurance
Students are responsible for their own Medical Insurance to cover any health related issues during the Didactic, Clinical, and Field Internship sections of the course, including any exposures that require
medical attention during the Program.

Complaint Procedure
“A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589, or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the Bureau’s Internet Web site.

Uniform and Grooming Policy

1. All students must maintain personal hygiene through all portions of the course

2. No ear-rings or piercings of any kind may be visible on male students

3. No facial hair other than a mustache is acceptable- Cannot extend below the bottom lip

4. Tattoos must be covered by long sleeves, pants or collared shirts.

5. OCEMT Uniform must be worn at ALL times unless otherwise advised by the Administration

A) Embroidered Polo

B) Pants

C) Black Belt

D) Black Steel Toed Boots or Shoes

Code of Ethics:

1. The Emergency Medical Technician provides services based on human need, with respect for
human dignity, unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race creed, color, or status.

2. The Emergency Medical Technician does not use professional knowledge and skills in any enterprise detrimental to the public well-being.

3. The Emergency Medical Technician respects and holds in confidence all information of a confidential nature obtained in the course of professional work unless required by law to divulge such information.

4. The Emergency Medical Technician shall maintain professionalism and demonstrate concern for the competence of other members of the Emergency Medical Services health care team.

5. An Emergency Medical Technician assumes responsibility in defining and upholding standards of professional practice and education.

6. The Emergency Medical Technician assumes responsibility for individual and professional actions
and judgment in both dependent and independent emergency functions and knows and upholds
the laws, which affect the practice of the Emergency Medical Technician.

7. An Emergency Medical Technician has the responsibility to be aware of and participate in matters of legislation affecting the Emergency Medical Service System.

8. The Emergency Medical Technician, or groups of Emergency Medical Technicians, who advertise
professional service, do so in conformity with the dignity of the profession.

9. The Emergency Medical Technician has an obligation to protect the public by not delegating to a person less qualified, any service that requires the professional competence of an Emergency Medical Technician

10. The Emergency Medical Technician will work harmoniously with and sustain confidence in Emergency Medical Technician associates, the nurses, the physicians, and other members of the
Emergency Medical Services health care team.

11. The Emergency Medical Technician refuses to participate in unethical procedures, and assumes
the responsibility to expose incompetence or unethical conduct of others to the appropriate authority in a proper and professional manner.

Licensing Requirements
Before a graduate can obtain entry-level employment as a licensed paramedic, the graduate must complete the National Registry Certification Exam and the National Registry Practical Skills with a passing score. The NREMT Exam is offered at eight (8) Pearson Vue Educational Centers located
throughout the State of California. The National Registry Practical Skills exam is offered at various
colleges throughout California and can be found on the NREMT Website. After successfully completing
the exams, graduates can obtain a State Paramedic license through the CA State EMSA office. Once received, candidates can apply for jobs as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic.

Affective Domain measures the student’s attitudes, behaviors, and professional attributes, as well as Classroom and Field conduct. Students will be evaluated in these domains upon completion of each Didactic Course and with each Major Evaluation during the Clinical Internship, Field Experience, and Capstone Field Internship. Students must consistently demonstrate these attributes to successfully.

Scoring Criteria
The affective domain is measured through 11 attributes that are worth up to 2 points each for every domain that the student displays. Students must receive a score of 22 or meet expectations for all 11 attributes on their final evaluation to pass the course.

Students who are grossly negligent in one of the domains can be dropped from the program after the first evaluation

Affective Domains Evaluated (NAEMS)

1. Integrity
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Consistent honesty; being able to be
trusted with the property of others; can be trusted with confidential information; complete and accurate documentation of patient care and learning activities.

2. Empathy
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Showing compassion for others; responding appropriately to the emotional response of patients and family members; demonstrating
respect for others demonstrating a calm, compassionate, and helpful demeanor toward those in need; being supportive and reassuring to others.

3. Self- Motivation
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Taking initiative to complete assignments; taking initiative to improve and/or correct behavior; taking on and following through on tasks without constant supervision; showing enthusiasm for learning and improvement; consistently striving for excellence in all aspects of patient care and professional activities; accepting constructive feedback in a positive manner; taking advantage of learning opportunities

4. Appearance and Personal Hygiene
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Clothing and uniform is appropriate,
neat, clean and well maintained; good personal hygiene and grooming.

5. Self- Confidence
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Demonstrating the ability to trust personal judgment; demonstrating an awareness of strengths and limitations; exercises good personal
judgment.

6. Communications
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Speaking clearly; writing legibly;
listening actively; adjusting communication strategies to various situations

7. Time Management
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Consistent punctuality; completing tasks, assignments on time, being to class on time, not leaving class early, no excessive absences.

8. Teamwork and Diplomacy
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Placing the success of the team above self interest; not undermining the team; helping and supporting other team members; showing respect for all team members; remaining flexible and open to change; communicating with others to resolve problems.

9. Respect
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Being polite to others; not using derogatory or demeaning terms; behaving in a manner that brings credit to the profession. .

10. Patient Advocacy
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Not allowing personal bias to or feelings to interfere with patient care; placing the needs of patients above self interest; protecting and respecting patient confidentiality and dignity.

11. Careful Delivery of Service
Examples of professional behavior include, but are not limited to: Mastering and refreshing skills; performing complete equipment checks; demonstrating careful and safe ambulance operations; following policies, procedures, and protocols; following orders.

Evaluations per Course

1. One evaluation for EMTP-1 and EMTP-1L
2. One evaluation for EMTP-2 and EMTP-2L
3. One evaluation for EMTP-3 and EMTP-3L
4. One evaluation for EMTP-4 and EMTP-4L
5. One evaluation for EMTP-5 and EMTP-5L
6. One evaluation for EMTP-6 and EMTP-6L
7. Three evaluations for EMTP-7CI: 56 Hours, 112 Hours, 168 Hours
8. Three evaluations for EMTP-8FI: Shifts 8/16/24

Refund Policy
Orange County EMT has established a fair and equitable refund policy for the refund of tuition, fees, and other institutional charges in the event a course is cancelled, a student does not enter the course in which they enrolled, or does not complete the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged.

Procedure

1. Notify Administration of your intention to drop Course through email, writing, phone, or in person

2. Administration will confirm your request to drop has been received.

3. The date of confirmation will start the Refund period.

4. Refund amounts will be issued per the Criteria listed below

5. Refunds will be issued through PayPal or by check to the address listed at the time of enrollment

6. Refunds, when due, must be made without requiring a request from the student

7. Refunds, when due, shall be made within 45 days of the last day of attendance if (a) written
notification of withdrawal has been provided to OCEMT by the student, or (b) from the date
OCEMT terminates the student from the course, or (c) OCEMT determines withdrawal by the
student.

8. Retention of tuition and fees collected in advance for a student who does not commence class
shall not exceed $100.

Refunds for Classes Canceled by Orange County EMT
If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and the institution cancels the class, 100% of the tuition and fees collected must be refunded. The refund shall be made within 45 days of the planned start date.

Mandatory Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policies

An institution that does not participate in the federal student financial aid programs shall do all of the
following:

A) The institution shall advise each student that a notice of cancellation shall be in writing, and that a
withdrawal may be effectuated by the student’s written notice or by the student’s conduct, including, but
not necessarily limited to, a student’s lack of attendance.

B) Institutions shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable
deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), if notice of cancellation is made
through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

C) The bureau may adopt by regulation a different method of calculation for instruction delivered by other
means, including, but not necessarily limited to, distance education.

D) The institution shall have a refund policy for the return of unearned institutional charges if the student
cancels an enrollment agreement or withdraws during a period of attendance. The refund policy for
students who have completed 60 percent or less of the period of attendance shall be a pro rata refund.

E) The institution shall pay or credit refunds within 45 days of a student’s cancellation or
withdrawal.

Refunds for Students Enrolled Prior to Visiting the Institution:
Students who have not visited the school facility prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three days following either attendance at a regularly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the facilities and inspection of the equipment.

Refund Policy
The refund policy for students who have completed 60 percent or less of the period of attendance shall be a pro- rata refund based on the 1296 hours required to complete the Program.

Refund Period: 60% of the 1296 Hours needed for Program Completion (778 Hours)

1. $250.00 Registration Fee: Non-Refundable

2. Program Expenses deducted from refund:

A) Uniforms: $200.00
B) Stethescope: $50.00

3. Tuition Paid in Full: Students will be refunded $12.85 per hour for each class hour not attended after exiting the Program through the 778th hour

4. Tuition Not Paid in Full: (Tuition Owed) Students will be refunded $12.85 for each class hour not attended after exiting the Program, not exceeding 778 hours, unless the student is on a payment plan and has not paid the tuition in full. Students on payment plans who have not paid the tuition in full are required to pay the Program $12.85 for every class-hour attended, prior to exiting the Program, not exceeding the 778th hour.

5. No refunds will be given after 778th hour of class

Breakdown of Refund Hours
Student refund hours are calculated using the method below. The refund period will begin the first day following the exit point of the program.

Didactic/Skills Lab Course

A) All Didactic and Skills Lab Classes are valued at 8 hours in duration

B) Students who exit the program during the Didactic or Skill Lab Course will be charged for the full 8 hour day of the class day they exit the Program.

C) Refund hours will be calculated the first class day following the exit point

D) Tuition owed will be calculated from the first class day following the exit point

Clinical Internship

A) Clinical Internship days are valued at 12 hours in duration

B) Students who exit the Program during the Clinical Internship will be charged for the full 12 hours of the internship the day they exit the Program.

C) Refund hours will be calculated the first internship day following the exit point

D) Tuition owed will be calculated from the first internship day following the exit point

Field Experience/Field Internship/Capstone Internship

A) Field Experience, Field Internship, Capstone Internship are valued at 24 hours in duration

B) Students who exit the Program during the Field Experience, Field Internship, Capstone
Internship, will be charged for the full 24 hours of internship the day they exit the Program.

C) Refund hours will be calculated the first internship day following the exit point.

D) Tuition owed will be calculated from the first internship day following the exit point.

Student Health and Safety
See the Health and Safety Plan found in the student access section of the program website at
www.ocemt.edu or request a copy from the Administrative Secretary.

Student Grievance Procedure
If you feel that your rights have been violated follow the procedure below:

A) Informal Process- Notify instructor and or Administrative Faculty
If Unresolved, File a formal complaint

B) Formal Process- Send a written complaint to the Chief Administrative Officer
If Unresolved, Formal Process continues

C) Investigation: OCEMT will investigate the grievance & will respond within 2 weeks of filing
If Unresolved, file an appeal within 5 days of decision

D) Send a written appeal to OCEMT Board of Trustees through the Program Director: A decision will be given to the student within 30 days of receiving the written complaint
If unresolved, send a written complaint to the BPPE

“Any questions a student may have regarding this course catalog that have not been satisfactorily
answered by the Institution may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education.”

Required Student Records

1. Orange County EMT shall maintain records of the name, address, e-mail address, and telephone
number of each student who is enrolled in an educational program within this institution.

2. Orange County EMT shall maintain, for each student granted a degree or certificate by this institution, permanent records of all of the following:

A) The EMT-P course completion certificate granted and the date on which that degree or
certificate was granted.

B) The courses and units on which the certificate or degree was based.

C) The grades earned by the student in each of those courses.

3. Orange County EMT shall maintain, for a period of not less than five years, at its principal place of business in this state, complete and accurate records of all of the following information:

A) The educational programs offered by this institution and the curriculum for each.

B) The names and addresses of the members of this institution’s faculty and records of the
educational qualifications of each member of the faculty.

C) Any other records required to be maintained by this chapter, including, but not limited to,
records maintained pursuant to Article 16

Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosure

“The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate
economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.”
(b) In addition to the statement required under subdivision (a) of this section, a qualifying institution shall include the following statement in its school catalog:

“It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

1. The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was
closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.

2. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120 day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued.

3. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.

4. The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.

5. The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.

6. You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.

7. You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans. To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.

However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.”

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Section 94923,
94924 and 94925, Education Code.

Bureau for Private Post secondary Education:
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95833
Toll Free (888) 370-7589
Fax (916) 263-1896 www.bppe.ca.gov

Program Content

National Curriculum
The content of this paramedic course meets the objectives contained in the U. S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards, DOT HS 811 077A
AAOS Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets 8th Edition, Volumes 1 & 2 is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines.

Textbook:
AAOS, Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, 8th edition, Volumes 1 & 2.

Online Resource:
1. JBL Learning: Navigate Premier Access
2. Fisdap: Paramedic Assessment Package

Course One: Airway
Course ID: EMTP-1
Hours: 80

Skills Lab: Airway
Course ID: EMTP-1L
Hours: 26

Course Two: Cardiac
Course ID: EMTP-2
Hours: 64

Skills Lab: Cardiac
Course ID: EMTP-2L
Hours: 26

Course Three: Medical
Course ID: EMTP-3
Hours: 48

Skills Lab: Medical
Course ID: EMTP-3L
Hours: 20

Course Four: Trauma
Course ID: EMTP-4
Hours: 40

Skills Lab: Trauma
Course ID: EMTP-4L
Hours: 26

Course Five: OB/Pediatrics
Course ID: EMTP-5
Hours: 56

Skills Lab: OB/Pediatrics
Course ID: EMTP-5L
Hours: 20

Course Six: Operations
Course ID: EMTP-6
Hours: 40

Skills Lab: Operations
Course ID: EMTP-6L
Hours: 18

Course Seven: Clinical Internship

Section 1: Clinical Skills Lab
Course ID: EMTP-7L
Hours: 16

Section 2: Clinical Internship
Course ID: EMTP-7C
Hours: 164

Course Eight: Field Internship
Section 1: Field Internship Skills Lab
Course ID:EMTP-8L
Hours: 16

Section 2: Field Experience
Course ID: EMTP- 8FI
Hours: 24

Section Three: Field Internship
Course ID: EMTP-8FI
Hours: 384

Section Four: Capstone Internship
Course ID: EMTP- 8FI
Hours: 192

Course Nine: Terminal Competencies/Licensure
Course ID: EMTP-9
Skills Lab: 16 Hours
1. Summative Exam: 73% or above
2. Psychomotor Exam: Must receive a Meets Expectations to pass
3. Affective Evaluation: Must receive a Meets Expectations to pass

2019 Orange County EMT Enrollment Agreement
Course Location: 26489 Rancho Parkway South, Lake Forest, CA 92630

I, ________________________________________, am enrolling in the Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic Course offered by Orange County EMT. I understand that the course requirements adhere to the standards of Title 22, Division 9 of the State Legislature, the sole policies and procedures of Orange County EMT, the standards of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, State of California Emergency Medical Services, and Orange County Emergency Medical Services. By signing below the student acknowledges the length of the Program is 1296 hours, comprised of 3 sections including Didactic, Clinical Internship, and Field Internship. A minimum passing score must be achieved on each unit exam to proceed to the next course. All 17 individually must be completed to achieve a Course Completion Certificate and failure to pass ANY portion of the course will disqualify the student from moving forward to the next section.

This Enrollment Agreement is valid for a period from the first day of class on _______________________
through the last day of class on ____________________.

This Enrollment Agreement is legally binding when signed by the student and accepted by ORANGE
COUNTY EMT.

Fees
COURSE FEE- $10,000.00 DEPOSIT/REGISTRATION FEE- $2,500.00 ENROLLMENT FEE REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN THE COURSE AND WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTAL TUITION. IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE IN FULL THE STUDENT WILL HAVE 14 DAYS FROM THE COURSE START DATE TO PAY THE
BALANCE OR WILL BE PLACED ON A PAYMENT PLAN.

Schedule of Charges
THE COURSE FEE OF $10,000 COVERS THE PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE AND IS EQUIVALENT TO THE ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. THERE IS A $2,500.00 DOLLAR ENROLLMENT FEE, WHICH IS DUE AT SIGNING AND IS DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTAL TUITION OF THE CLASS.

Student Tuition Recovery Fund: Non-Refundable ($0.00 dollars per $1,000 institutional charge) Student’s textbooks are provided with tuition, however students are responsible for any fees charged by the National Registry, State of California EMS, County EMS for licensure, and DOJ Live Scan Background.

Loans
If the student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund.

Paramedic Program Fees

Application Fee: $50.00

Registration Fee: Non- Refundable: $250.00

Enrollment Fee: $2250.00

Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee: $0.00

Tuition: $10,000.00

Required Course Material

Textbook: $300.00

Textbooks, optional: $170.00

FISDAP: Electronic Skills Database and Testing Fees: $125.00

Clinical equipment: Stethoscope/Goggles: $50- $200

Uniform: 511 Pants/Polo, optional boots and belt: $120- $300

Optional

Tutoring: $60.00 hour

Housing: $2,000.00- $3,200.00

Assessment fee for transfer of units: N/A

Fees to Transfer Credits: N/A

Post Course Fees: Required for Certification/Licensure

National Registry Practical Exam: $225.00

National Registry written exam application fee: $225.00

State of California Paramedic Licensing Fee: $110.00

Live Scan: $70- $125

Estimated Cost: $12,000.00

Procedure:

1. Notify Administration of your intention to drop Course through email, writing, phone, or in person

2. Administration will confirm your request to drop has been received.

3. The date of confirmation will start the Refund period.

4. Refund amounts will be issued per the Criteria listed below

5. Refunds will be issued through PayPal or by check to the address listed at the time of enrollment

6. Refunds, when due, must be made without requiring a request from the student

7. Refunds, when due, shall be made within 45 days of the last day of attendance if (a) written notification of withdrawal has been provided to OCEMT by the student, or (b) from the date OCEMT terminates the student from the course, or (c) OCEMT determines withdrawal by the student.

8. Retention of tuition and fees collected in advance for a student who does not commence class shall not exceed $250.

Refunds for Classes Canceled by Orange County EMT:
If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and the institution cancels the class, 100% of the tuition and fees collected must be refunded. The refund shall be made within 45 days of the planned start date.

Refunds for Students Who Withdraw On or Before the First Day of Class:
If tuition and fees are collected 7 days or more in advance of the start date of classes and the student
does not begin classes or withdraws on the first day of classes, no more than $250 of the tuition and fees may be retained by the institution. Appropriate refunds for a student who does not begin classes shall be made within 45 days of the class start date.

Refund Policy
The refund policy for students who have completed 60 percent or less of the period of attendance shall be a pro-rata refund based on the 1296 hours required to complete the Program.

Refund Period: 60% of the 1296 Hours needed for Program Completion (778 Hours)

6. $250.00 Registration Fee: Non-Refundable

7. Tuition Paid in Full: Students will be refunded $12.85 per hour for each class hour not attended after exiting the Program through the 778th hour

8. Tuition Not Paid in Full: (Tuition Owed) Students will be refunded $12.85 for each class hour not attended after exiting the Program, not exceeding 778 hours, unless the student is on a payment plan and has not paid the tuition in full. Students on payment plans who have not paid the tuition in full are required to pay the Program $12.85 for every class-hour attended, prior to exiting the Program, not exceeding the 778th hour.

9. No refunds will be given after 778th hour of class

Breakdown of Refund Hours
Student refund hours are calculated using the method below. The refund period will begin the first day following the exit point of the program.

Financial Aid
OCEMT does not offer financial aid:

a) Payment plans are available for students who do not pay in full

b) Students are liable for all payments regardless of their outcome in the course

c) Payments not made will be pursued through collections or a court of law

To file a complaint with OCEMT follow grievance procedures below;

If you feel that your rights have been violated follow the procedure below:

a) Informal Process- Notify instructor and or Administrative Faculty
If Unresolved, File a formal complaint

b) Formal Process- Send a written complaint to the Chief Administrative Officer
If Unresolved, Formal Process continues

c) Investigation: OCEMT will investigate the grievance & will respond within 2 weeks of filing
If Unresolved, file an appeal within 5 days of decision

d) Send a written appeal to OCEMT Board of Trustees through the Program Director: A decision will be given to the student within 30 days of receiving the written complaint

“Any questions a student may have regarding this course catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the Institution may be directed to the Bureau of Private Post secondary Education.”

Bureau of Private Post secondary Education
2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Suite 400
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Toll Free (888) 370-7589
Fax (916) 263-1896
www.bppe.ca.gov

Student Tuition Recovery Fund
“The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate
economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.”

(b) In addition to the statement required under subdivision (a) of this section, a qualifying institution shall include the following statement in its school catalog:

4. The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.

To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date
of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at
any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been
eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the
student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.

However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.”

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Section 94923,
94924 and 94925, Education Code.

Student Disclosures

“STUDENTS RIGHT TO CANCEL”
The student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

Enrollment Agreement Cancellation Procedure:
A student requesting cancellation of their Enrollment Agreement must do so verbally and in writing to the Program Director, within 1 week of signing the contract. The student will then sign a “Cancellation of Enrollment” form which will be stored with the students original Agreement.

Transferability of Units
NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR
INSTITUTION
The transferability of credits you earn at Orange County EMT is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the (degree, diploma, or certificate) you earn in Orange County EMT is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the (credits or degree, diploma, or certificate) that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Orange County EMT to determine if your (credits or degree, diploma, or certificate) will transfer.”

Loans Guaranteed By the Government
“If the student is eligible for a loan guaranteed by the federal or state government and the student defaults on the loan, both of the following may occur:
The federal or state government or a loan guarantee agency may take action against the student, including applying any income tax refund to which the person is entitled to reduce the balance owed on the loan. 2. The student may not be eligible for any other federal student financial aid at another institution or other government assistance until the loan is repaid.

STUDENT INITIAL:____________

Clinical Internship Placement
Clinical Internships are assigned based upon the Internships Sites availability. Internship times and dates will vary upon the site that you are visiting at the discretion of the ER staff. Clinical sites must verify with OCEMT that they can accommodate each student in the Program, prior to the course start date. Every attempt will be made to place students in a timely manner, however students are only guaranteed to be placed within 6 months of the Final Exam, or as they become available.

STUDENT INITIAL:____________

Field Experience, Field Internship, Capstone Internships Placement
Field Internships are assigned based upon the Internships Sites availability. Internship times and dates will vary upon the site that you are visiting at the discretion of EMS Coordinator. Internship sites must verify with OCEMT that they can accommodate each student in the Program, prior to the course start date. Every attempt will be made to place students in a timely manner, however unforeseen circumstances may cause delays from weeks to several months. Students will be placed in internships in order of:

1. Tuition paid in full
2. Class ranking

STUDENT INITIAL:_____________

BPPE Statement:
“Orange County EMT’s Emergency Medical Paramedic Program has been approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval means the institution has been approved to operate and that approval means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Act of 2009. This is a privately owned and operated training program.” As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing the enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the schools performance fact sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.” Any questions a student may have regarding this enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at:

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Suite 400, CA 95833
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Toll Free (888) 370-7589
Fax (916) 263-1896
www.bppe.ca.gov

Complaints
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau of Private Postsecondary by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet www.bppe.ca.gov

Technical Standards
Orange County EMT’s Paramedic Program is a comprehensive, intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. The mission of the program is to provide students with the tools and structure needed to develop basic and advanced skills to provide medical care to individuals in a variety of settings. All policies and procedures found in the course catalog and syllabus must be met along with the expectations listed below. If a student is unable to meet the technical standards of the program with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be enrolled in the course, nor will they be able to complete it. Meeting the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for the NREMT or state certification exam.

Students enrolled in the Paramedic Program must demonstrate:

1. Students must demonstrate the following values at all times:

A) Integrity
B) Trust
C) Professionalism

2. The mental ability to think clearly and act decisively during emergency situations.

3. The ability to use proper body mechanics, motor control, sensory function, and have the coordination to perform physical examinations using accepted techniques. Students must have the hand and eye coordination needed to safely perform technical skills on patients.

4. Students must have ability to communicate effectively to all patients regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity, including colleagues and individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds. Students must be able to understand and speak the English language at a level consistent with competent professional practice.

5. Students must have the ability to document patient reports accurately, using proper English, and have the ability to calculate medication dosages using the appropriate math equations.

6. Students must have the ability to accept positive criticism and have a willingness to learn from their mistakes. Students must work as a team member and be committed to serving the community to the best of their ability.

7. Students must have the ability to be flexible and operate in dynamic environments, while always being a patient advocate, regardless of circumstances.

8. Students must have the physical strength to lift and carry patients any varying circumstances that includes up and down stairs.

9. Students will work in potentially dangerous environments and have the forethought to utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment and have the ability to expect the unexpected.

10. Students must display a command presence when working as a team leader, have the ability to
maintain scene control, and have the knowledge and ability to order proper resources when needed.

Orange County EMT students are required to meet the technical standards of the program or be able to
meet them with certain accommodations. If a student can meet the technical standards with accommodation, Orange County EMT will determine if the accommodation is appropriate. This is achieved by evaluating whether or not the request is reasonable, accounting for patient safety, the educational process of the student and institution, and whether or not it will be permitted during the clinical and filed internship.

Received Documents Prior to Signing Statement
Prior to signing this Enrollment Agreement you must be given a catalog, brochure and a School Performance Fact Sheet, which you are encouraged to review prior to signing this agreement. These documents contain important policies and performance data for this institution. This institution is required to have you sign and date the information included in the School Performance Fact Sheet relating to completion rates, placement rates, license examination passage rates, salaries or wages, and the most recent three-year cohort default rate, if applicable, prior to signing this agreement.”

STUDENT INITIAL______________

I certify that I have received the catalog, School Performance Fact Sheet, and information regarding completion rates, placement rates, license examination passage rates, salary or wage information, and the most recent three-year cohort default rate, if applicable, included in the School Performance Fact sheet, and have signed, initialed, and dated the information provided in the School Performance Fact Sheet.”

TOTAL CHARGES FOR THE CURRENT PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE: $10,000.00

ESTIMATED TOTAL CHARGES FOR THE ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: $10,000.00

TOTAL CHARGES THE STUDENT IS OBLIGATED TO PAY UPON ENROLLMENT: $2,500.00

*ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION FEE IS DEDUCTED FROM TUITION

Performance and Facts
Not yet available

STUDENT INITIAL:______________

Binding Contract
“I understand that this is a legally binding contract. My signature below certifies that I have read, understand and agree to my rights and responsibilities, and that the institutions cancellation and refund policies have been clearly explained to me.”

Student Name: ________________________________________

Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________

Program Director: ______________________________________ Date: _______________